Classic vinyl is the star of the show at record fair in Maplewood

Classic vinyl is the star of the show at record fair in Maplewood

Twice a year Elusive Sounds holds a record fair at The Woodlands. And twice a year, the venue is mobbed with record collectors. This year they had more than 30 vendors selling records, CDs, comic books, books, shoes, clothing, buttons, and other things. The event was sponsored by Jennifer McManus Real Estate and Furnace Manufacturing. […]

Trauma-informed teaching at Carteret

Trauma-informed teaching at Carteret

Carteret Elementary School has received a state grant which is being used to implement, among students and educators, “trauma-informed teaching.” The idea behind this concept is that teachers should be able to recognize emotional trauma which may affect a child’s performance in the classroom, understand its symptoms and know what activities may trigger a reaction. […]

Three from Troop 5 in Maplewood earn honors as Eagle Scouts

Three from Troop 5 in Maplewood earn honors as Eagle Scouts

MAPLEWOOD — Three Scouts from Maplewood’s Troop 5 have earned the prestigious Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank in Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), symbolizing exceptional character, leadership, and service to their community. The Scouts were honored during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony held on Saturday, May 24, at Morrow Memorial […]

Landscape in Orange is evolving

Landscape in Orange is evolving

IRVINGTON — Planning experts from East Orange, Irvington and Orange met last week for the annual Tri-Community Commercial and Residential Development Seminar to talk over upcoming projects in the municipalities.| The event was emceed by David Biagini of FirsTEAManagement representing Irvington’s Camptown Business Improvement District and it featured food from Chef Roscoe of RMT Catering. […]

Christians come together to celebrate

Christians come together to celebrate

This year marks the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of 325, and the Nicene Creed, a “foundation marker” in Christian history. The Episcopal Dioceses of Newark and New Jersey, working with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark, the Lutheran, Presbyterian and Reformed churches, as well as the Ukrainian Orthodox and others from the […]